Marine Superintendent

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Assessment accommodation

📢 How does this work?

Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team! Let us know you’re interested! Click “Apply online.” 👍

Step 2: Tell us about you! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.

Step 3: We will carefully review all of your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities we may contact you for further information or assessment.

Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong to. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.

Duties

Job duties for the Marine Superintendent include (but are not limited to):

↪ Managing the day to day and long term operational readiness of Canadian Forces Auxiliary Vessels (CFAV) that provide daily direct operational support to HMC Ships, submarines, and visiting warships;
↪ Performing oversight/monitoring activities of the 24/7 emergency response personnel who ensure the safety and security of the Esquimalt harbour;
↪ Managing and supervising personnel of various professional and trade qualifications (this includes performance management, leave management, approval of training plans and other associated activities); and
↪ Direct, manage and coordinate the Sea Readiness Inspection program to ensure King’s Harbour Master (KHM) vessels operate safely within the Canada Shipping Act, Transport Canada Regulation and departmental policy direction.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the overall mission. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where you have opportunities to learn, to develop your talents, to progress in your career and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

⚓ The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is made up of approximately 8,400 Regular Force personnel, 4,100 Reservists and 3,800 civilian employees.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill one (1) English essential indeterminate position in Esquimalt, British Columbia.

The official location of the position (designated worksite) to be staffed is CFB Esquimalt and requires full-time onsite attendance.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
ED1. A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see Note 1).

Note 1: The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
↪ A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
↪ An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

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OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
OC1. Possession of a current Transport Canada Certificate of Competency as Master, Near Coastal or higher.
OR
Possession of a current Transport Canada Certificate of Competency as Chief Mate, Near Coastal AND an acceptable combination of education and experience in marine management and/or marine operations.
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EXPERIENCE
EX1. Significant* experience as ship’s Master.
OR
Significant* experience in marine operations and fleet management. Such as personnel leadership, administration, and supervision of ships’ officers and crews.

EX2. Experience coordinating schedules or work plans for self and others. This may include planning, developing, and modifying in times of crew shortages, urgent maintenance requirements, or adverse weather conditions.

EX3. Experience in supervision.

EX4. Experience providing advice, guidance, and recommendations to senior management.

*Significant is defined as approximately 2 years.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
AOC1. Certification in WHMIS for Supervisors.
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EXPERIENCE
AEX1. Experience in provision of marine or technical support services to a varied client base.
AEX2. Experience in ship berthing or towing.
AEX3. Experience in Government of Canada marine management and operations as Master of a vessel engaged in Near Coastal voyages.
AEX4. Experience in financial resource management in accordance with Government of Canada policies.
AEX5. Experience in human resources management in accordance with Government of Canada policies.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

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COMPETENCIES
C1. Leadership
C2. Demonstrating integrity and respect
C3. Thinking things through
C4. Working effectively with others
C5. Showing initiative and being action oriented
C6. Communication

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

The Department of National Defence is committed to providing an environment where justice, fairness and the elimination of barriers helps build a skilled, diverse and representative workforce reflective of Canada. We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply. Please note that preference for hiring will first be given to candidates who are members of the above mentioned designated groups.

DND is committed to Employment Equity (EE). In order to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one the following EE groups: Aboriginal peoples, Members of visible minorities and Persons with disabilities. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to the designated group by completing the EE section in your application.

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.
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Operational Requirements
• Must be willing and able to travel as required.
• Must be available to work unexpected and scheduled overtime as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Maintain a valid Transport Canada Certificate of Competency
• Maintain a valid Transport Canada Marine Medical Certificate
• Meet and maintain the medical requirements of Health Canada in accordance with Treasury Board Guidelines
• Fitness to wear a respirator.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the PSRS online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.

▶ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

▶ A variety of assessment tools may be used. This may include application screening, interviews, role play scenarios, written assessments, reference checks, board knowledge, interactions with internal staff during the process, etc.
↪ Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.

▶ Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.

▶ Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
↪ Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
↪ Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
↪ Organizational Needs.

▶ All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants.

▶ Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. Should you have a disability or an exceptional circumstance that requires an alternative application method, please contact us for guidance.

▶ Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

▶ The term “Aboriginal” is used within this job advertisement as it relates to the Employment Equity Act and other legislative frameworks. The term “Indigenous” is used where possible, in alignment with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.